Story-Driven Art Tour at National Gallery of Art
Explore the stories, rivalries, and people behind art at the National Gallery of Art
Duration
2 Hours
Includes
Guided art tour, snack break
Highlights
- Meet Ginevra de’ Benci, the only Da Vinci in the Americas
- Uncover the fallout between Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin
- Discover the social maneuvering behind Willem de Kooning’s rise
- Follow stories of artists, scandals, and the circumstances behind the work
- Explore galleries at a pace adapted to your group’s energy and curiosity
What's Included
- Locally sourced snacks
Know before you go
- Arrive at the scheduled start time; tour time cannot be extended for late arrivals
- Pass through National Gallery of Art security screening before entry
- Do not bring aerosols or other prohibited items
- Empty reusable water bottles before entering
- Expect up to 1.25 miles of walking during the experience
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds are available when cancellation falls within the applicable policy timeline.
FAQs
The art tour can slow down, skip ahead, or pause for a breather based on your group.
The tour is conducted in English.
Meeting details
Mercury Fountain, National Gallery of Art West Building
Related locations
National Gallery of Art
Admission includedWalking into the National Gallery of Art, you are met with marble floors that carry your footsteps through galleries filled with light and centuries of human creativity. The collection ranges from medieval altarpieces to modern canvases, and the building itself commands attention. The National Gallery of Art sits at the heart of the National Mall, making it as much a civic landmark as a cultural one.